. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 1 5 6 Fig. 81. A Mexican Orchestra: 1, log drum; 2, kettle drum: 3-4, flageolets; 5, gourd rattle; 6, turtle shell. Manuscrit du Cacique. were made of clay in fanciful shapes. Flageolets were constructed of clay, bone, or wood and flutes were made of reed. Resounding metal disks and tortoise shells were beaten in time. Many sort of gourd and earthenware rattles were employed as well as notched bones which were rasped with a scraping stick. Copper bells of the sleigh bell type. Please note that
. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 1 5 6 Fig. 81. A Mexican Orchestra: 1, log drum; 2, kettle drum: 3-4, flageolets; 5, gourd rattle; 6, turtle shell. Manuscrit du Cacique. were made of clay in fanciful shapes. Flageolets were constructed of clay, bone, or wood and flutes were made of reed. Resounding metal disks and tortoise shells were beaten in time. Many sort of gourd and earthenware rattles were employed as well as notched bones which were rasped with a scraping stick. Copper bells of the sleigh bell type. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Spinden, Herbert Joseph, 1879-1967. New York : American Museum of Natural History
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